The State Bank of India’s CSR arm, SBI Foundation, has opened the application process for its prestigious Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025. This year, the programme aims to empower 23,230 meritorious students from underprivileged backgrounds across India. In a significant move, SBI has committed ₹ 90 crore towards this initiative for FY26, reinforcing its mission to nurture India’s young talent through education.
Scholarship Coverage and Benefits
The SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025 offers financial assistance to students from Class 9 onwards up to postgraduate programmes, covering a wide range of academic disciplines. Depending on the category, selected students will receive support ranging from ₹15,000 to ₹20,00,000 per year until the completion of their course.
The scholarship has been designed with dedicated categories to benefit different groups of students, including:
- School students (Class 9–12)
- Undergraduate and postgraduate students at NIRF Top 300 or NAAC ‘A’ accredited institutes
- IIT and IIM scholars
- Students pursuing medical education
- Students aspiring to study abroad
- SC/ST students pursuing higher education abroad at QS Top 200 universities
This inclusive structure ensures that students from all educational levels and disciplines can access financial support, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.
Eligibility Criteria for SBI Asha Scholarship 2025
To apply for the SBI Asha Scholarship 2025, students must meet the following requirements:
- Nationality: Applicants must be Indian nationals.
- Academic performance: A minimum of 75% marks or 7.0 CGPA in the previous academic year is required.
- Family income cap:
- For school students (Class 9–12): Annual family income should not exceed ₹3 lakh.
- For college students (UG/PG): Annual family income should not exceed ₹6 lakh.
These criteria ensure that financial assistance reaches meritorious yet economically disadvantaged students.
How to Apply for SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025
The application process is entirely online and can be completed in a few simple steps:
- Visit the official portal
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form with personal, academic, and financial details.
- Upload required documents such as mark sheets, income certificate, Aadhaar card, and bank details.
- Submit the form and download the acknowledgement slip for future reference.
The application window will remain open till November 30, 2025, giving students ample time to apply.
SBI Foundation’s Commitment to Education
The SBI Foundation Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship is more than just a financial aid programme—it is a transformative initiative aimed at bridging the educational gap for underprivileged students. By supporting over 23,000 students across diverse streams, SBI is making higher education accessible to those who might otherwise be left behind due to financial constraints.
The SBI Asha Scholarship 2025 represents a landmark initiative in advancing education equity in India. With financial aid of up to ₹20 lakh per year, it empowers bright students from disadvantaged families to pursue academic excellence in India and abroad. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply early on sbiashascholarship.co.in before the November 15 deadline, for more details and apply CLICK HERE
